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Bike Repair and Maintenance Checklist
Note: This list is intentionally extensive. Not every cyclist will need to own every repair item listed.
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Core bike repair items
(carry while in transit)
- Spare tube or tubes (and/or patch kit)
- Pump
- Tire levers
- Cycling multi-tool (with Allen wrenches)
Optional repair items for transit
(for optimal preparedness)
- Patch kit
- Pressure gauge
- CO2 tire inflator (with cartridges)
- Spare spokes (minimum of 6)
- Spoke wrench
- 6" adjustable wrench
- General-purpose multi-tool
- Assorted nuts and bolts
- _________________________
- _________________________
- Spare tire (sometimes foldable)
- Chain tool
- Replacement chain links
- Lubricant
- Brake and derailleur cables
- Spare components
- Spare cleats
- Duct tape
- _________________________
- _________________________
Home shop options
- Repair stand
- Floor pump
- Truing stand
- Truing gauge
- Torque wrench
- Pedal wrench
- Chain cleaner
- Chain wear indicator
- Cable puller
- Cable cutter
- Pin spanner
- Rim tape
- Handlebar tape
- _________________________
- _________________________
- General-purpose tool kit
- Bracket tool
- Hex wrench set
- Screwdriver set
- Tire sealant
- Tire liner
- Cleaners
- Brushes
- Stationary trainer
- Storage racks
- Repair/maintenance manuals
- Rags
- Apron
- _________________________
- _________________________
Cycling pre-ride inspection points
- Tire pressure and condition
- Brake check
- Front/rear wheel quick releases secured
- Bolt tightness throughout
- _________________________
- _________________________
- Seat and handlebar height
- Light check (if equipped)
- Lubrication check
- Reflectors in place
- _________________________
- _________________________
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